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EIN 74-2852254

Lea County Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Lovington
State
New Mexico
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
Lea County Museum collects, preserves, educates, and displays regional art, artifacts, and buildings. It continuously displays Lea County's heritage through art and artifacts with free admission offered to visitors. Local schools can schedule tours to view the exhibits. The Museum hosts open-to-the-public readings by seasoned writers and country/folk artists perform there throughout the year. Additionally, it publishes books as well as runs a concert series.
Total revenues
$53,083
2023
Total expenses
$72,545
2023
Total assets
$686,237
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Lea County Museum

The Museum continuously displays art and artifacts which depict Lea County's heritage and provide free admission. The Museum offers tours to local schools to view the art and exhibits.
Other programs held throughout the year include open to the public readings by seasoned writers and country/folk artists will perform at the Museum.
The Museum will have gallery showings throughout the year displaying small local artists' art for view and sale.

Who funds Lea County Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
J F Maddox FoundationGeneral Operating Support - Honor of Executive Director Jim Harris$50,000
Smith and Watson FoundationGeneral Support$750
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$37

Personnel at Lea County Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Royce FortTreasurer$0
Chad WatkinsPresident$0
Frieda OwensVice President$0
Leslie BoldtSecretary$0
Jim HarrisLCM Director$54,023
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Lea County Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$50,477
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,049
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$512
Miscellaneous revenues$45
Total revenues$53,083

Form 990s for Lea County Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-10990View PDF
2022-122023-06-13990View PDF
2021-122022-09-01990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from J F Maddox Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
103 S Love St
Lovington, NM 88260
County
Lea County, NM
Website URL
leacountymuseum.org/ 
Phone
(575) 396-4805
IRS details
EIN
74-2852254
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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